#Vasan Bala

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"Ab to bachchan hi bana hai" || Jigra [Dir. Vasan Bala]

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The trailer looks fabulous. Ambitious but achievable if the quality of the movie is as good as the trailer.

It's gonna shake up a storm.

Also Alia looks great the style and the poster are just great

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JIGRA - OFFICIAL THEATRICAL TRAILER | Alia Bhatt | Vedang Raina | Vasan Bala | 11th October

Dir: Vasan Bala Star: Alia Bhatt / Vedang Raina / Manoj Pahwa

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“... here’s my pitch. Are you in the mood for a comedy? Monica, O My Darling has you covered. Are you in the mood for seduction, blackmail, murder, and intrigue? Monica, O My Darling has you covered. Do you have two hours to kill and nothing else to do? You guessed it, Monica, O My Darling has you covered.”

Read the rest here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ananyajagoorie/p/my-eyes-spy?r=7dcr2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Vasan Bala I love you. You’re amazing

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Netflix and Dil: High and Low - Cinema Marte Dum Tak and The Romantics

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Vasan Bala Deletes His X Account After The Failure Of Jigra | People News

Mumbai: Alia Bhatt’s Jigra opened lowest at the box office, the failure seems like has affected the filmmaker and the entire star cast. Recently in his interview held himself responsible for the failure of Jigra, where he said.” She is the first choice for everyone. She could have been on any other film set, but Jigra, during that time. So she has to make that choice. And she has trusted me with…

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'Jigra' box office collection Day 8: Alia Bhatt starrer records lowest earnings on second Friday |

‘Jigra‘,starring Alia Bhatt in the lead, continues to struggle at the box office as it enters its second week. The film recorded its lowest collection to date on its second Friday. According to early estimates from Sacnilk.com, ‘Jigra’ earned approximately Rs 1.15 crore nett across all languages on Day 8, marking the lowest figure recorded since its release. The film, which also features Vedang…

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Alia Bhatt Shines In "Jigra"

Alia Bhatt sets the screen ablaze with her stellar performance in "Jigra"! Dive into a narrative of courage, love, and self-discovery.

Link to the full story: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/alia-bhatt-s-jigra-a-cinematic-triumph-of-performance-and-passion

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It’s a wrap! Alia Bhatt concludes Jigra shoot; shares candid photos featuring co-star Vedang Raina

Alia Bhatt has officially wrapped filming for her upcoming movie Jigra, directed by the acclaimed Vasan Bala.

Alia Bhatt finally wrapped the shoot for her highly anticipated film Jigra, directed by the acclaimed Vasan Bala. The actress took to social media today, sharing a series of heartwarming pictures with her co-star Vedang Raina to mark the occasion.

In the caption, she wrote, "jigra oh… abki teri baari ho @vedangraina & that's a film wrap on #JIGRA  @vasanbala @swapsagram See you soon… 27th September 2024 at a cinema near you."

The pictures showcase Alia and Vedang sharing candid moments on set, radiating pure joy and camaraderie. Their infectious energy has fans eagerly anticipating the film's release. The post received instant love from Alia's contemporary Janhvi Kapoor, who commented with fire and heart emojis while Khushi Kapoor also dropped a heart emoji, expressing her support.

igra marks Alia's second production under her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions, after the critically acclaimed Darlings. Notably, this project reunites her with Karan Johar and Dharma Productions, where she began her acting journey. The project was announced back in September 2023.

In a note, Alia had written, “From debuting in a Dharma production to now producing a film with them, in many ways, it feels like coming full circle from where I started. Every day is a different day… exciting, challenging (and a little scary)… not just as an actor but also as a producer as we bring this film to life, and I CANNOT wait to share more as we move forward.” The film, slated for a theatrical release on September 27, 2024, has already garnered immense excitement.

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Alia Bhatt to Shine in Vasan Bala's Upcoming Film 'Jigra,' Co-Producing with Karan Johar

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Vasan Bala on making cinema till death and the problem with new-age directors. web series

Amazon Prime Video’s new docu-series Cinema Marte Dum Tak examines a forgotten “parallel cinema” movement within Hindi cinema – the shoddy, low-budget erotic films of the late 90s and early 2000s. From producers Vasan Bala, Sameera Kanwar and Niharika Kotwal, the show explores that thriving subculture by talking to directors, artists and actors of the time, including Kanti Shah, Harish Patel,…

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MONICA, O MY DARLING (2022), dir. Vasan Bala

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Pluck Up Your Courage For Vasan Bala’s “Jigra”!

Fear is a Reaction but Courage is a Decision. So pluck up some courage for a newly-released master-blaster Hindi action-thriller, "Jigra"! Produced by Karan Johar, and written and directed by Vasan Bala, Jigra was released in theaters on October 11, 2024. Female-led action-thrillers are rare in Bollywood, and this is one of those. It stars award-winning actress Alia Bhatt opposite Vedang Raina. Jigra (2024) Synopsis: Electrocution, the word may terrify you. It may even petrify some others who may be facing the death penalty and will be executed by this horrifying process. As high-voltage electricity will run down the nerves, horrific death is certain within a few seconds! In a fictional country that resembles Singapore, a young Indian man named Ankur Anand (Vedang Raina) is brutally tortured in a harsh prison cell. The prison is colossal and nightmarish. It’s one of those kinds that is impossible to escape. Jigra: The Unforgettable Tale Of A Sister And Her Brother! https://youtu.be/pLPHQaumq4g?si=cF2-SIA721s4OvCZ Ankur has been imprisoned against false charges of drug trafficking in the country. A crime he never committed. He faces the death penalty where he has three months until his execution by electrocution. On his wrist, there’s a “rakhi”, a sacred thread that a sister ties to her brother’s wrist in India. Hold on to your breaths as his sister Satya (Alia Bhatt) comes wrecking into the country looking for her brother to attempt the unthinkable! Break him free from that murderous prison and bring him back to safety in India. A kind of prison break attempting which one has to fight with death. Will she be successful in her effort? Well, she has a hell lot of bloody fights coming her way! Watch "Jigra" to experience action, horror, and suspense combined as Alia Bhatt transforms from a Barbie doll to Annabelle to save her on-screen brother, Vedang Raina! Introducing Alia Bhatt In Jigra: The Track “Chal Kudiye” Featuring Diljit Dosanjh! https://youtu.be/FewWUHxY79w?si=qmflEZgwPrcKEgOm Jigra (2024) Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/3uE0RuQndZc?si=Wh6mWaIhsf0ZlI3z The Good: People may have varied opinions about Karan Johar but I have to say, the guy creates mass-appealing cinema! With Jigra, he has changed the face of the action hero-centric Hindi cinema. Just look at his masterstroke! He made Jigra within a budget of INR 90 Crores and even before its theatrical opening, the film crossed that benchmark! Such is the hype of this action-thriller. We can now expect women to take over as new action avatars. Ali Bhatt has proved with her vibrant and daredevil role in Jigra that the era of men as action heroes is slowly fading away. Female action-centric mass-appealing cinema is becoming the new trend. We have seen a lot of female action-centric Hollywood movies, but now it’s time to experience some Bollywood ones as well! Alia Bhatt’s character is invincible in this movie. She entirely carries the film on her shoulders. Her action stunts and bloody fights during her quest to save her brother will blow up your mind. Her character portrays everlasting determination. She won’t rest until she rescues him from the dreadful prison. If you have come across one of Jigra’s promotional posters, you will see Alia standing by a massive dragon on her side. That dragon symbolizes “Tiamat” from Mesopotamian mythology, the Goddess who protects the universe. The Track “Tenu Sang Rakhna” From Jigra https://youtu.be/OkpIoEC44kk?si=48k3KumvTAgCe4D_ As the story unfolds, you will get to know about the real villain who is behind trapping Ankur into false charges. There are certain raw action sequences performed by Alia that are unbearably bloody and violent that you will be forced to close your eyes until the scenes end. Havoc and destruction, bloodbath, extreme gun violence, and rumbling bomb blasts; the scenes have it all! Even if the plot seems familiar, a sister on her quest to rescue her brother, the screenplay is so unpredictable and suspenseful that upon watching one instance, you would never in your dreams imagine what’s going to happen in the next. In short, Alia Bhatt has done everything possible a star actress can with her stellar performance. She has made us cry with sisterly emotions, horrified us with her madness and determination, and suffered severe trauma herself in the violent stunt and action sequences. She has created a revolution in Indian cinema by conveying that it’s not always the macho hero who saves the day, but a heroine can also bar all obstacles to save a poor lad in distress! As for Vedang Raina, this young Archies-fame actor is creating waves in Bollywood nowadays. Even if his songs in Jigra are not up to the mark, still, with his acting, he is sure to gain some spotlight. I wonder what’s coming up next for him. Jigra is exceptionally emotional as well. You will connect to the backstory which shows a sister’s concern, care, and love for her brother. When you happen to watch a 2-hour and 35-minute action movie without blinking an eyelid, that’s when you will agree that besides the movie’s plot, the screenplay and editing are superb. Also, the camerawork, sound effects, background music, and special effects are brilliant. They will make you feel the vibe and energy of Hollywood action movies. The Title Track of Jigra Sung By Vedang Raina https://youtu.be/jErAEfA0xXw?si=S45Ug_iJ3aFI7yWj The Bad: You will be disappointed to learn that even if Alia has portrayed her violent side in this mass-appealing action-thriller, her character fails to build up. If you have watched the mega action-thriller “KGF”, in the end, the protagonist Rocky enters the Parliament and shoots a politician in broad daylight. We can expect this from the character Rocky (played by Yash) because the filmmakers of KGF had taken their time to build the daring trait of that character in both KGF: Part 1 and its sequel. Even if writer and director Vasan Bala has made a great attempt to create a terrifying and suspenseful storyline, his approach toward building up Alia’s character in the movie seems weak. You will witness a petite girl coming out of nowhere and causing a mass massacre. This looks unreal. He should have considered introducing some scenes in between that would have built up that character’s image, so that her character would have made the audience believe, “Yes, she can do it. Just like Rocky!” For example, scenes of her failed jailbreak attempts could have been introduced, following that, her success scene. That would have appeared more realistic. Even if female-centric cinema is trending nowadays, lead actresses have a lot to work on their dialogue deliveries to match up to the style, aura, and personalities of our action heroes in Hindi cinema. That’s what distinguishes a female-led action film from a male-led one. In Jigra, the action might be impressive, but the dialogues don’t seem to create an impact. At times, I felt as if Alia in her character was mewing with her shrunken voice. The Nostalgic Track “Phoolon Ka Taron Ka” Remastered By Vedang Raina https://youtu.be/YXJOEpzB-r4?si=u5fvoWlbYztJ7ef1 The Verdict: Nowadays, Bollywood is resorting to making prison-break movies. If you had watched the recently released suspense-thriller “Savi”, you would witness another awesome and cleverly-planned prison break. But Jigra bars it all! This is raw, bloodthirsty, and gruesome; a true no-holds-barred! This petrifying action-thriller tells us that family comes first. You need to care for your loved ones. If they are in trouble, taking drastic steps is justified. The astonishing fact is that Ranbir Kapoor did the toxic action-thriller “Animal”. Now, it’s his wife’s turn to follow his legacy by coming out with her own version of Animal in the form of Jigra. Even if non-toxic, unlike Animal, Jigra still is blood-curdling! What’s more, Alia happens to be one of the producers of this movie along with Karan Johar. Even with its thrilling story, suspenseful and action-laden screenplay, and tremendous mass appeal, Jigra falls short of a masterpiece. The character portrayal appears unreal which makes its second half direly fictional. But still, if you want to witness the innocent Brahmastra girl transitioning into her raw action avatar, then visit your nearest theaters to experience the violence! Experience Hair-Raising Action In The Loving And Caring Tale Of A Sister And Her Brother -- Jigra: Running At Your Nearest Theaters! https://youtu.be/d_1nr-DPufs?si=DgNOpB2Tn5fEmh0a   Read the full article

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Alia Bhatt called 'Jagra' a flop at the box office.

” Indian box office experts have termed Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s “Jagra” a flop amid allegations of plagiarism by Divya Khosla Kumar. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Released on 11 October, the film grossed only INR4.55 crore, the worst for any film in his career spanning 12 years. Co-starring Bhatt with budding actor Vedang Raina, filmmaker Vasan Bala’s ‘Jagra’ follows the…

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Alia Bhatt in Vasan Bala's Indian Action Thriller

Jigra (which means both heart and courage) is, in equal parts, gutting and emotional but also far-fetched and logic-free. Director and co-writer Vasan Bala creates a jailbreak movie that tries to find the sweet spot between moving sibling drama, thrilling action and breathless suspense, and although he doesn’t hit all the marks, lead actor and co-producer Alia Bhatt reconfirms that she is a…